Top 10: destinations for EU passenger car exports

In 2016, the European Union exported roughly five and a half million cars worth around €125 billion. The interactive infographic below shows the 10 most important export destinations for EU passenger cars in 2016, by value and in units.

Quick facts:

The United States remained the EU's most valuable export market for passenger cars in 2016, with exports totalling €38 billion – representing more than 30% of all exports.

In total, EU passenger car exports fell slightly in 2016 compared to the year before, both in value (‐3.2%) and in volume terms (‐1.5%); although exports recovered again after the first half of the year, when declines were more significant.

Throughout the year, car exports generated a trade surplus worth €87 billion for the European Union, down 9.9% compared to 2015.